Story Overview of Karuza
Based on true events, this tale follows the extraordinary bond between a boy and his dog in besieged Leningrad. In 1939, young Mitya finds joy in the companionship of his loyal dog, Karuza. Their idyllic life is shattered when World War II erupts, plunging Leningrad into a brutal siege where starvation looms over its residents. As despair grips the city, Karuza with her keen instincts and unwavering courage ventures into the perilous streets to scavenge for food. Inspired by Karuza’s remarkable bravery, Mitya decides to join her. Together, they are forging a path through despair and hopelessness. However, their efforts take a dangerous turn when they are discovered by German soldiers during one fateful outing.
Karuza Rating and Reception
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Karuza Details and Cast
| Movie Name | Karuza |
| Original Language | Ru |
| Spoken Language | Pусский |
| Release Date | 2025-04-24 |
| Runtime | 96 minutes |
| Country | Russia |
| Genres | Drama, War, Family |
| Writer | Andrey Zhitkov |
| Director | Ivan Kharatyan |
| Producer | N/A |
Karuza Star Cast
| Svetlana Ivanova | |
| Ivan Kolesnikov | |
| Mark-Malik Murashkin | Mitya / Vitya |
| Mariya Abramova | Toma |
| Aleksandr Baluev | |
| Konstantin Adaev | |
| Yuri Stepanov | |
| Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich | |
| Sergey Migitsko | |
| Anna Sokolovich | Valya |
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Our Review of Karuza
'Karuza' delivers a mixed drama experience, combining drama, war, family. Released on 2025-04-24, this 96-minute film by Ivan Kharatyan has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Svetlana Ivanova, Ivan Kolesnikov, Mark-Malik Murashkin, it’s worth a look for drama fans.
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